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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30
APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84
STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)
Prescribed by GSA
FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to:
1) Incorporate the Past Performance Questionnaire as an attachment;
2) Reduce the minimum number of past performance references from three (3) to tw o (2) and the maximum from six (6) to four (4);
3) Incorporate the bidder's conference in lieu of question submission, scheduled for Thursday 10 August 2017 from 1300-1600 at the RCO aboard MCB, Quantico;
4) Extend the proposal submission deadline to NLT 12pm EST, 18 August 2017;
5) Incorporate a pricing template for Deliverable 2; and
6) Expand eligibility to military retirees for reciept of services w ithin the PWS.
1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
J 1 19
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
BY 03-Aug-2017
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X M0026417R0044
X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
31-Jul-2017
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.
Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE
RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN
REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE
CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)
6. ISSUED BY
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
03-Aug-2017
CODE
RCO-NCR, MCB QUANTICO
2010 HENDERSON RD.
QUANTICO VA 22134
M00264 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
CODE
See Item 6
FACILITY CODECODE
EMAIL:TEL:
M0026417R0044
SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET
The following have been modified:
52.212-1 ADDENDUM
1. SUMMARY: This solicitation will result in a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for Catholic Priest services. The
Government intends to award a single contract for a base 12-month period of performance, four (4) 12-month option periods, and an optional six (6) month extension IAW FAR 52.217-8 as a result of the solicitation.
2. BIDDER’S CONFERENCE: The Regional Contracting Office (RCO) will host a bidder’s conference to address questions related to this requirement. The conference will take place on Thursday, 10 August 2017 from 1300-
1600 aboard MCB, Quantico at the RCO (2010 Henderson Road, Quantico VA 22134). Bidder’s that are unable to atend in-person may dial-in to the following phone bridge:
On-Base dial: 432-CONF (2663), passcode 5679#
Commercial: (703) 432-CONF (2663), passcode 5679#
BIDDERS PLANNING TO ATTEND THE BIDDER’S CONFERENCE MUST SUBMIT AN RSVP TO:
Janice Harvey at janice.harvey@usmc.mil and Michael Dennie at Michael.Dennie@usmc.mil NLT 12:00 p.m. EST on Friday, 18 August 2017 NO LATER THAN 08 August 2017.
3. SUBMISSION OF QUOTE:
Quotes shall be submitted by electronic mail t to Janice Harvey at janice.harvey@usmc.mil and Michael Dennie at Michael.Dennie@usmc.mil NLT 12:00 p.m. EST on Friday, 18 August 2017.
4. FORMAT OF QUOTE:
(a)
1. Representations and certifications: The Quoter must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/index.html/#1 and must state that this has been accomplished when submitting the technical quote.
2. Each Quoter must submit its quote under two (2) separate volumes: Volume One for non-price factors
(Technical Capability, Performance Execution/Management, and Past Performance) and Volume Two for
Price. Volume One shall not exceed 40 pages and Volume Two shall not exceed 10 pages. The Government reserves the right to include all or part of the technical quote in the award.
3. Quoter shall comply with the following format and content specifications:
Single-spaced typed lines;
1 inch margins on all sides;
11 point Arial or Times New Roman font;
Headers/footers – ensure the company name and RFP number is included on each page;
Graphs and drawings must be clear/legible and may use a smaller font;
No photographs or hyperlinks are permitted; and
Content should utilize .doc, .pdf. xls, and .jpg formats to the degree possible
(b) The Quoter agrees to hold the quote firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.
(c) Quoter must be determined to be responsible to be awarded the contract.
mailto:janice.harvey@usmc.mil mailto:Michael.Dennie@usmc.mil mailto:janice.harvey@usmc.mil mailto:Michael.Dennie@usmc.mil https://www.sam.gov/index.html/#1
All quotes must include the Quoter’s Cage Code, DUNS #, and Tax Identification Number
5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH FACTOR PER VOLUME:
1. Volume 1: Factor 1, 2 and 3
This Volume consist Technical Capability (Factor 3), Performance Execution/Management (Factor 1), and Past Performance (Factor 2). Total volume shall be limited to Forty (40) pages, single sided, not including exhibits and attachments.
i. Factor 1: Performance Execution and Management
The Quoter shall include a detailed description of the management plan approach to managing the magnitude and complexity of work detailed in the PWS. The quote shall describe the Quoter’s experience and management structure to successfully manage resources needed to perform the tasks listed in the PWS. The quote shall describe the Quoter’s ability to identify and implement cost efficiencies on the contract and manage personnel. The quote shall provide information that demonstrates the Quoter’s ability and resources for meeting the deliverables listed in the PWS.
The quote shall demonstrate the Quoter’s approach for communicating, coordinating, resolving problems and working successfully as part of the overall team.
The quote shall include a detailed description of the staffing plan approach used to provide a fully qualified priest(s) at contract award.
ii. Factor 2: Past Performance
The Quoter’s must provide a matrix with a minimum of two (2) references but no more than four (4) that will be able to provide information regarding the Quoter’s relevant past performance during the last three years. The reference information must be current to facilitate the evaluation process. If the Quoter does not have relevant past performance experience within the last three years, then the Quoter must make an affirmative statement to this effect.
Information on up to one (1) recent contracts performed by a Quoter’s significant teaming partners / subcontractors and significant subcontractors considered most relevant in demonstrating their ability to perform the quoted effort may be submitted.
The Government considers a significant subcontractor and / or teaming partner to be a company who provides 20% or more of the support required, and / or a company who provides a critical portion of the effort required and / or influences the results of performance. The maximum number of past performance efforts submitted by the Quoter (prime contractor) and its teaming partners may not exceed four (4) total.
Therefore, if one subcontractor efforts are submitted, the maximum number of efforts submitted by the prime would be three efforts. A current point of contact for each past performance effort shall be provided by completing the Past Performance Questionnaire (the Questionnaire shall be provided as an attachment to the volume, which does not count towards the page count).
iii. Factor 3: Technical Capability
The Quoter’s technical volume submission shall include all relevant supporting information required or specified in the request for quote.
The Quoter shall provide a detailed description of the ability, resources and experience required to perform the requirements and demonstrate an understanding of and ability to meet all in the PWS. The quote shall be sufficiently complete to demonstrate how the Quoter will comply with Government tasking and requirements throughout the performance period. Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known, (i.e., team structure used under previous contracts) cannot be considered as a part of the quote unless physically incorporated in the quote. Clarity, completeness, and conciseness are essential.
The Contractor shall provide the following:
a. No less than three (3) letters of recommendation which attest to his personal character and moral integrity. Only (1) of these letters can be from another member of the clergy.
b. Demonstration of command of the English language.
c. Documentation demonstrating that Priest is an ordained Roman Catholic Priest, who is in good standing with the AMS as well as with the Bishop of his own diocese or the superior of his religious community.
d. A letter from his bishop or religious superior, stating that he is a priest in good standing and that he has the permission of this bishop or religious superior to accept contract.
2. Volume 2: Factor 4: Price
Total volume shall be limited to ten (10) pages, single sided, not including exhibits and attachments.
All price information shall be contained in Volume 2 and in accordance with Schedule B of the solicitation. The Quoter shall provide sufficient cost and price information to allow the Contracting Officer to determine the reasonableness of the quoted price.
Quoter shall provide a narrative describing the assumptions and criteria used to price out their quote.
Pricing volume shall identify the price quoted for each deliverable set forth under the PWS. The Quoter shall include a total amount capturing the total price quoted for the entire PWS.
Quotes are solicited on an “all or none” basis. Failure to submit an offer for all requirements of the PWS shall be the cause for rejection of the quote. Non-compliance with any of the provisions herein may lead the Government to determine that your quote is non-compliant and may result in removal from the evaluation.
CLIN Price per Month
Quantity Total Price
0001 12 months
0002 12 months
0003 12 months
0004 12 months
Base Period Total
1001 12 months
1002 12 months
1003 12 months
1004 12 months
Option Period 1 Total
2001 12 months
2002 12 months
2003 12 months
2004 12 months
Option Period 2 Total
3001 12 months
3002 12 months
3003 12 months
3004 12 months
Option Period 3 Total
4001 12 months
4002 12 months
4003 12 months
4004 12 months
Option Period 4 Total
5001 6 months
5002 6 months
5003 6 months
5004 6 months
Option Period 5 (6 months) Total
Total Quoted Price
(End of provision)
FAR 52.212-2 ADDENDUM
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
It is the intention of the Government to award a contract as a result of the quote in accordance with FAR 13.5.
Award will be made to the Quoter whose quote is deemed most advantageous to the Government under the selection criteria set forth in this section. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a contract upon initial quotes, therefore, the Quoter's initial quote shall contain the Quoter's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The contract resulting from this quote will be awarded to that Quoter whose proposal, conforming to the quote requirements, is determined to provide the “best value” to the Government.
Evaluation Factors are (1) Performance Execution & Management, (2) Past Performance, (3) Technical Capability, and (4) Price, in the following order of importance:
1) Factor 1, Performance Execution & Management
2) Factor 2, Past Performance
3) Factor 3, Technical Capability
4) Factor 4, Price
In the event that all non-price factors are rated equally, Price will become most important factor.
Factor 1 - Performance Execution and Management
The quote will be evaluated on its ability to adequately define an effective management approach complementary to the proposed technical solution set forth in response to the criteria in the PWS. At a minimum, this includes identifying responsibilities and roles of team members; describing the processes and quality measures associated with executing the PWS; and illustrating the roles of staff and team resources relevant to the approach so as to ensure suitable oversight and control of performance execution. Collectively, the integrated approach must demonstrate to the evaluator that the Quoter possesses the capabilities and resources to establish and operate an efficient organization that is both responsive and flexible to meet the requirements of the PWS. Roles of management and other key staff are annotated and provisions for quality assurance are incorporated. Measures for immediate action and remediation are noted in the discussion so as to ensure the quality and timeliness of service.
Key considerations include process maturity, roles of responsible staff, and controls at both the corporate and contract level under performance-based operating parameters.
Factor 2- Past Performance
The Government will evaluate the Quoter on performance under existing and prior Government contracts and or task orders for similar products or services. Quoters will be instructed to submit a minimum of two (2) but no more than four (4) total recent and relevant performance efforts for evaluation and each cited past performance effort shall not exceed nine (9) pages. (Note: Individual task orders under an ID/IQ contract are each considered to be one (1) past / present performance effort.) References other than those identified by Quoter may be contacted by the
Government, and the information received from those other references may be used in the past performance evaluation. Offers for whom information on past performance is not available, or so sparse that no confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned, will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance and as a result will receive an “Unknown Confidence” rating for the Past Performance Factor.
The past performance evaluation factor assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in an Quoter’s ability to supply products and services that meet users’ needs, based on a demonstrated record of performance.
Performance confidence is assessed at the overall past performance factor level after evaluating aspects of the
Quoter’s recent past performance.
Past performance information shall be obtained from any other s ources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and
Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases;
interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and Fee Determining Officials; and the Defense Contract
Management Agency.
Factor 3 - Technical Capability
The Quoter will be evaluated on their demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the technical and programmatic requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS); ensuring their discussion articulates their capability so as to provide continuous quality support. The discussion must be able to demonstrate that the Quoter has the capacity to support the requirements, understands the priorities, and can execute a comprehensive approach that ensures quality performance and use of staff resources to meet objectives. The Quoter will be evaluated on their ability to adequately identify a suitable level of technical understanding. This includes, at a minimum, describing performance objectives that can be accomplished by their technical approach; describe the benefits and advantages of that approach; and effectively illustrate the roles of staff and team resources to execute the intended strategy.
The Quoter must meet all prerequisites for Roman Catholic priestly ministry as defined by the AMS. The
Contractor must be an ordained Roman Catholic Priest who is in good standing with the AMS as well as with the
Bishop of his own diocese or the superior of his religious community. The Quoter must be able to communicate fluently in English.
Factor 4 – Price
The price factor will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness.
Comparison of the quoted pricing is considered in the overall evaluation of "best value” to the Government based upon the anticipated level of competition. The Government may accept other than the lowest priced quote if the perceived benefit of the higher priced quote is deemed to merit the higher price. The price of the base year and all option years will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990). Prospective
Quoters are forewarned that a quote meeting quote requirements with the lowest evaluated price may not be selected if award to a higher evaluated Quoter is determine to be most advantageous to the government.
EVALUATION RATINGS
Factor 1, Performance Execution and Management and Factor 3, Technical Capability
Based on the strengths, weaknesses, significant weaknesses, and deficiencies identified by evaluators, the SSEB will assign each technical and management factor an adjectival rating using the following adjectival rating scale:
RATING TECHNICAL RISK AND MANAGEMENT RISK RATING
OUTSTANDING
Quote indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.
GOOD
Quote indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.
ACCEPTABLE
Quote meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.
MARGINAL
Quote has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.
UNACCEPTABLE
Quote does not meet requirements of the quote, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Quote is unawardable.
Factor 2- Past Performance
Quotes will be rated for recency and relevancy to determine an overall Confidence Rating.
Past Performance Relevancy Assessment - If the Government evaluators consider the Quoter’s past performance reference to be recent, then the Government will assess the relevancy of the referenced past performance task order / contract in accordance with the Past Performance relevancy definitions in the table below. The Government shall evaluate relevancy by assessing whether the past performance effort proposed is relevant to the tasks performed in the PWS, Technical Capability Factor, Management Approach Factor, and the Price Factor contained in the RFP.
Evaluations will not assess an overall relevancy rating at the Factor level. Further, the Government is not bound by the Quoter’s opinion of relevancy. The past performance questionnaires and information obtained from other sources will be used to establish the degree of relevancy. The following table reflects the Past Performance
Relevancy Ratings:
Past Performance Relevancy Ratings
Rating Description
Very Relevant Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this quote requires.
Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this quote requires.
Somewhat Relevant Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this quote requires.
Not Relevant Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this quote requires.
Past Performance Quality Assessment - Aspects of quality include how well a Quoter meets or exceeds contractual requirements, how problems encountered in the course of contract performance were addressed, and the effectiveness of corrective actions taken. The Government evaluators will consider the performance quality of recent, relevant efforts. Past performance efforts that are not deemed both relevant and recent will not be further evaluated for quality. The quality assessment may result in positive or adverse findings. Adverse is defined as past performance information that supports a less than satisfactory rating on any evaluation element or any unfavorable comment received from sources without a formal rating system. For adverse information identified, the evaluation will consider the number and severity of the problems, mitigating circumstances, and the effectiveness of corrective actions that have resulted in sustained improvements. Process changes will only be considered when objectively measurable improvements in performance have been demonstrated.
Performance Confidence Assessment:
As a result of the recency, relevancy, and quality assessments, the Government evaluation team will then assign an integrated performance confidence assessment rating in accordance with the table below. The resulting performance confidence assessment rating is made at the past performance factor level and represents an overall evaluation of the
Quoter’s past performance. A strong record of relevant past performance may be considered more advantageous to the Government. Likewise, a more relevant past performance record of favorable performance may receive a higher confidence rating and be considered more favorably than a less relevant record of favorable performance. An excellent recent and relevant past performance that occurred three (3) years ago may not affect the Performance
Confidence Assessment as much as a recent and relevant effort that occurred within the last year and has an unsatisfactory performance. Also, an example of favorable recent and relevant performance of a prime Quoter will have greater weight than examples provided for the prime’s teaming partners / subcontractors, joint venture and / or significant subcontractor(s).
The following table reflects the Past Performance Confidence Assessment:
Past Performance Confidence Assessments:
Rating Description
Substantial Confidence Based on the Quoter’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the Quoter will successfully perform the required effort.
Satisfactory Confidence Based on the Quoter’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Quoter will successfully perform the required effort.
Neutral Confidence No recent/relevant performance record is available or the Quoter’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned. The Quoter may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance.
Limited Confidence Based on the Quoter’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the Quoter will successfully perform the required effort.
No Confidence Based on the Quoter’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the Quoter will be able to successfully perform the required effort required effort.
If no record of past performance is submitted and the Government has no information available regarding the
Quoter’s past performance, that Quoter will receive an neutral/Unknown Confident rating (i.e. the Quoter is evaluated neither positive nor negative) for past performance. The evaluation will take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to the performance of tasks detailed in the PWS.
Factor 3 – Price
The cost and price analysis techniques set forth in FAR 13.106-3(a) are used to determine whether the offered price is fair and reasonable. The proposed price is reasonable when it is fair to the buyer, fair to the seller, and reasonable considering the market conditions, available alternatives, and price-related factors as determined through one or more of the price analysis techniques. The quote will also be reviewed for consistency to ensure that all performance, scope, and assumptions proposed in other sections of the quote are captured in the price quote section.
The evaluated price shall be used in the trade-off analysis between the price and non-price factors to determine the best value. The evaluated price of the quote shall be the total price for the base period and all option periods.
(End of provision)
PWS
Performance Work Statement for
Contract Roman Catholic Priest Services
1. Background
1.1. The mission of the Command Religious Program is to provide comprehensive religious support service for all Catholic Active Duty service members, their families, and military retirees at Marine Corps Installations-National Capital Region/Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA 22134.
2. Scope of Work
2.1. Services provided under this contract shall consist of development and implementation of religious programs for Roman Catholic personnel within Marine Corps Installations-National
Capital Region/Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA 22134. Congregation size is anticipated to range between 652-750 worshipers, which consist of 450 to 550 worshipers at the Marine
Memorial Chapel and 200 to 300 worshipers at the Officers Candidate School Chapel.
2.2 The priority of service is as follows: The first priority is Catholic Active Duty service members and their families living on base. The second priority is Catholic Active Duty service members and their families that live off base. Retirees and their families are the third priority and are eligible to receive Catholic Mass Services (Deliverable 1). Other services may be provided on an available basis only.
3. Acronyms
3.1. The following acronyms are applicable to this performance work statement:
AMS – Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
TPOC – Technical Point of Contact
MCBQ – Marine Corps Base Quantico
OCS- Officers Candidate School
RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
4. Contract Requirements
4.1. The Contractor must meet all prerequisites for Roman Catholic priestly ministry as defined by the AMS. First and foremost, the Contractor must be an ordained Roman Catholic Priest who is in good standing with the AMS as well as with the Bishop of his own diocese or the superior of his religious community.
4.2. In accordance with (IAW) the requirements of the AMS, the Contractor will:
4.2.1. Provide a letter from his bishop or religious superior, stating that he is a priest in good standing and that he has the permission of this bishop or religious superior to accept contract.
4.2.2. Make an application for endorsement by the Archbishop of the AMS.
(http://www.milarch.org/site/c.dwJXKgOUJiIaG/b.6586255/k.638D/Application_for_Endorsem entFaculties_Archdiocese_for_the_Military_Services.htm)
4.2.3. Provide no less than three (3) letters of recommendation which attest to his personal character and moral integrity. Only (1) of these letters can be from another member of the clergy.
4.2.4. Possess managerial, organizational and leadership ability commensurate with responsibility for the administration of complete religious education and sacramental preparation programs.
4.2.5. Be flexible enough in character and personality to adjust to short-notice demands and changing circumstances, often without forewarning.
http://www.milarch.org/site/c.dwJXKgOUJiIaG/b.6586255/k.638D/Application_for_EndorsementFaculties_Archdiocese_for_the_Military_Services.htm http://www.milarch.org/site/c.dwJXKgOUJiIaG/b.6586255/k.638D/Application_for_EndorsementFaculties_Archdiocese_for_the_Military_Services.htm
4.2.6. Demonstrate such personal qualities or traits as reliability, effective verbal and written communications skills, well-honed relational skills and an ability to serve in a very ecumenical and theologically diverse environment.
4.2.7. Possess adequate computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, or equivalent software and desktop computer hardware.
4.2.8. Present a well-groomed personal appearance at all times during the performance of this contract.
4.2.9. Have the experience of providing significant pastoral leadership and competent pastoral care to a congregation of at least 500 members.
4.2.10. Provide a capability to provide services in case of Priest absence. The Contractor shall provide a substitute priest in the event that the Contractor is unable to provide services.
Substitute priests must meet all contract specifications and have either endorsement or permission from the AMS. The requirement for a substitute must be submitted, in writing, to the
Contracting Officer’s Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) at least fourteen (14) days prior to the event. The notification requirement may be waived in emergency cases.
5. Contract Tasks/Deliverables
5.1.1 The Contractor will function only as a Catholic Priest, and not in the broad capacity commonly associated with Military Chaplains. The only function required of the priest and authorized by this contract is that of providing for members of his own faith, e.g. fellow Roman
Catholics. Therefore, the Contractor shall provide the following services (or other such Roman
Catholic services as may be required by church authorities).
Services under the scope of this Performance Work Statement consist of the following deliverables:
Deliverable 1: Catholic Mass Services
Deliverable 2: Catholic Comprehensive Sacramental Ministry Services
Deliverable 3: Catholic Pastoral Counseling Services
Deliverable 4: Program Management Services
All services on this Performance Work Statement shall be provided In accordance with AMS criteria.
The term “contract period,” as used in this Performance Work Statement, means a period of one-year. “Contract period” can refer to the one-year base period of performance and/or any subsequent one-year optional period of performance.
5.1.2 Deliverable 1- Catholic Mass Services -
5.1.2.1. The Contractor shall provide Mass services in accordance with the AMS guidance. Mass services for all Catholic Holy Days are also included in this deliverable.
Masses during Holy Week (including Easter Vigil) and any special Masses (e.g., Ash
Wednesday, Maundy Thursday/Good Friday/Easter Vigil, First Holy Communion, Rite of Confirmation, etc.) are also included in this deliverable.
5.1.2.1. Masses conducted at MCBQ Chapel:
Weekday Mass Services- Weekday Mass services will be provided Monday –
Thursday at the Marine Memorial Chapel.
Sunday Mass Services- comprise two (2) Mass services each Sunday for a total of
84 (42 Sundays x 2 mass services per Sunday) per contract period and 10 Mass
Services for holiday weekends for a total of 94 Sunday Mass Services. Sunday
Mass Services are typically scheduled for 0900 and 1200. There are 10 Federal holiday weekends in the contract period. Sunday Mass Services during a weekend which includes or immediately follows or precedes a Federal Holiday will include a mass service at 0900 only.
5.1.2.2. Masses conducted at OCS Chapel:
Weekday Mass Services- comprises one (1) period of confessions and Mass service, or coordination of one (1) Lay-led Catholic Studies class each week when
OCS is in session for a total of 29 Masses/classes per contract period.
Sunday Mass Services- comprises one (1) Mass each Sunday when the OCS training schedule prevents Candidates from attending MCBQ Chapel for a total of
14 Masses (8 Sundays x 1 Mass service, plus 3 Sundays x 2 Mass services) per contract period. Sunday Mass Services shall be scheduled in accordance with the
OCS training schedule in coordination with the OCS Chaplain.
5.1.2.2. Place of Performance for Mass Services
5.1.2.2.1. MCBQ- Sunday Mass Services shall be held at the Marine Memorial
Chapel according to the published schedule.
5.1.2.2.2. OCS- Sunday Mass Services shall be held at the Yeckel Hall or other designated location, according to the published schedule.
5.1.2.3. Mass services shall include homily preparations, confessions, baptism ceremonies, and a weekly bulletin with weekly meditations and special announcements for Holy Days, Confirmation, First Holy Communion, etc. Absent special circumstances, the Sacrament of Holy Baptism will normally be conferred during Sunday Mass.
5.1.2.4. The Holy Days of the Catholic Faith as defined by the Church plus required special Masses are to include, but not limited to:
(a) Feast of Mary, the Mother of God (January 1)
(b) Ash Wednesday
(c) Maundy/Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday
(d) Feast of the Assumption (August 15)
(e) Feast of All Saints (November 1)
(f) Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8)
(g) Christmas (December 25)
5.1.2.5. The Contractor shall perform coordination of music services as part of Mass services. Contractor shall coordinate and approve all musical selections used during
Catholic services. Contractor shall coordinate musical selection with the Director of
Music.
5.1.3. Deliverable 2- Catholic Comprehensive Sacramental Ministry Services –
5.1.3.1 Comprehensive Sacramental Ministry shall be conducted in accordance with
AMS criteria, as follows:
5.1.3.1.1 Ceremonies:
5.1.3.1.1.1 Weddings, Funeral and Burial ceremonies: The Contractor shall provide up to 25 ceremonies per contract period. There are no defined quantities for each ceremony as long as the total aggregate amount of ceremonies incurred does not exceed 25 ceremonies per contract period.
5.1.3.1.1.2. First Holy Communion, Confirmation Mass, and First
Reconciliation Service ceremonies: The Contractor shall provide up to 10 ceremonies per contract period. There are no defined quantities for each ceremony as long as the total aggregate amount of ceremonies incurred does not exceed 10 ceremonies per contract period.
5.1.3.1.1.3. Special Baptisms Ceremonies: The Contractor shall provide up to 10 ceremonies per contract period. Special baptisms are provided on circumstances where the individual cannot attend to regular Mass service
(e.g., a hospitalized individual that needs to be baptized).
5.1.3.2. Associated Catholic Services:
5.1.3.2.1. Sacrament of the Sick, Confirmation Retreat, Trainings for Altar
Servers, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Attendance to Catholic Advisory Council and Youth Group meetings: The
Contractor shall provide support on these associate Catholic Services for the entire congregation. Support shall be provided to meet the needs of the congregation based on its size.
5.1.3.3 Baptism and Marriage Sacramental Preparation Sessions:
5.1.3.3.1 - Contractor shall provide sacramental preparation sessions to worshipers seeking the Sacrament of Baptism and Marriage. Preparation sessions shall be provided in accordance with AMS criteria. The
Contractor shall provide up to 100 preparation sessions per contract period. There are no defined quantities for each preparation session category. The total aggregated amount of preparation sessions incurred shall not exceed 100 preparation sessions per contract period. Four (4) sessions are provided per couple. Each session shall be scheduled to last up to two hours.
5.1.3.1.2. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):
Contractor shall provide one RCIA program to worshipers per contract period. Support shall be provided to meet the needs of the congregation based on its size.
5.1.4. Deliverable 3 - Pastoral Counseling Services-
5.1.6.1. Pastoral Counseling services consist of counseling for spiritual guidance, bereavement, annulments, sponsor letters (and similar documentation) as well as pastoral visitations for outreach to congregation members such as for hospital visits, house blessings, etc. Not included under this deliverable is counseling/classes provided specifically in preparation for a sacrament (e.g. baptism or wedding). Contractor shall provide support to meet the needs of the congregation based on its size (652-750 worshipers).
5.1.6.2. The Contractor shall compose and provide content for the publishing of special
Sunday bulletins and special Masses/Liturgies.
5.1.6.3. Contractor shall provide active duty priests the first option to perform Pastoral
Counseling Services if an active duty Catholic Chaplain is present or assigned to the
MCBQ. The Contractor may grant permission for another priest or a deacon to perform such ceremonies (e.g. as in the case of a relative, civilian pastor or former chaplain), after informing the Command Chaplain and any assigned active duty priest.
5.1.6.5. The Contractor shall provide services in the manner of a pastoral assignment to meet the spiritual needs of the MCB, Quantico congregation with the same devotion, dedication and professionalism customarily expected of Roman Catholic clergy.
5.1.6.6. The Contractor shall maintain regular office hours Monday through Thursday to provide for the needs of the Congregation and coordinate services.
5.1.5. Deliverable 4 - Program Management Services-
5.1.5.1. Contractor shall provide a monthly status report to the Contracting Officer
Representative (COR) which details the services rendered for each deliverable during the previous month. Report is due on the 10 th day of each month.
5.1.5.2. Contractor shall coordinate all scheduled activities, worship services and liturgical events with the Command Chaplain, the COR and with other MCINCR-MCBQ
Chaplains, as required.
5.1.5.3. Services also include administrative duties such as phone calls to and from
Congregation members and all required Church reports and forms.
5.1.5.4. Contractor shall fulfill the AMS-mandated role of Director of Religious
Education, working in close cooperation with the contracted Coordinator of Religious
Education to ensure a vibrant, comprehensive program of religious education. This includes teaching.
5.1.5.5. Contractor shall coordinate with an assigned active duty priest (if one is present/assigned) regarding Catholic matters, with the Command Chaplain regarding all matters related to his ministry, and with the TPOC on all contractual matters.
5.1.5.6. On a monthly basis, contractor shall coordinate all scheduled activities, worship services and liturgical events with the Command Chaplain and with other MCINCR-
MCBQ Chaplains, as required.
5.1.5.7. Contractor shall ensure all communications related to these requirements are executed with the highest level of respect and professionalism.
6. Criminal History Background Checks (CHBC)
6.1. The Contractor shall submit and successfully pass and maintain a Criminal History
Background Check in accordance with the Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1502.5.
Such background checks are required of all contractors who provide services to clients under the age of 18 and are based on fingerprints obtained by a government law enforcement officer, as well as inquires conducted through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and State Criminal
Repositories. The Contractor must complete all required criminal background check forms/questionnaires accurately and thoroughly. Refusal to submit all or part of the information required to complete the background check will result in disqualification. Falsification or negative results of the submitted information will result in disqualification/termination which means that the Contractor would not be eligible to provide services under this government-funded contract.
7. Period of Performance
7.1. The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base period of 12 months from the date of award with four (1) one year options. The estimated Period of Performance is as follows:
7.2. During the term of the contract, the Contractor shall:
7.2.1. Provide pastoral duties as usual on civil holidays, as may be required by the Roman
Catholic Church.
7.2.2. Observe all Federal Holiday periods, except as required for the performance of the terms of his contract (e.g. Sunday or Holy Day Masses).
7.2.4. Coordinate continuation of services when Contractor personnel are on vacation, attending retreats, or otherwise unavailable. The scheduling of this time will be coordinated with the TPOC, the Command Chaplain and (if present/assigned all assigned active duty priests), at a minimum, 30 days prior to the period of unavailability. The
Contractor will be responsible for providing substitute personnel during the period of unavailability.
8. Contractor Responsibilities
8.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for use under this contract. All facilities and equipment, under his jurisdiction, will be secured at the close of each service period, in coordination with the duty Religious Program Specialist assigned to assist him.
8.2. The Contractor shall maintain close custody of all keys for government property and facilities that have been issued to him. The Contractor will safeguard such keys from loss or use by unauthorized persons. Upon discovering the loss or misuse of any keys, the Contractor will report immediately such loss or misuse of keys to the TPOC.
8.3. The Contractor shall provide the COR and the Command Chaplain with accurate contact information, including address, phone number, and e-mail address.
8.4. The Contractor is not to make use of the title or be referred to as “Chaplain”, but rather shall use his civilian title, “Father”. The Contractor shall operate under the ethical standard of all clergy, including the canonical, sacramental requirement of all Roman Catholic priests.
9. Government Responsibilities
9.1. The Government will provide suitable facilities for the specific tasks of this contract, to include but not be limited to, the Marine Memorial Chapel, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the sacristy, and suitable office space. All scheduling and usage of any or all Command Religious
Program spaces, facilities and equipment shall be coordinated with the TPOC.
9.2. The Government will provide all requisite materials for liturgical celebrations and pastoral work, such as vesture, sanctuary supplies, and instructional materials.
9.3. The Government shall provide office supplies, as available, and as requested by the
Contractor in the furtherance of the performance of his duties and services as described in this contract.
9.4. The Government will provide a computer, printer access, printer supplies, and internet access. All equipment shall be used only when conducting Government services. All equipment remains the property of the USMC and the Contractor shall abide by all regulations while the equipment in his custody.
10. Applicable Technical Orders, Specifications, Regulations and Manuals:
10.1. The following publications are applicable to this contract:
10.1.1. Secretary of the Navy Instruction (SECNAVINST) 1730.7D – Religious Ministry
Support within the Department of the Navy.
10.1.2. SECNAVINST 1730.8B – Accommodation of Religious Programs in the Marine
Corps.
10.1.3. Marine Corps Order (MCO) 1730.6E – Command Religious Programs in the
Marine Corps.
10.1.4. Marine Corps Base Quantico Order (MCBQORD) 5400.1A – Missions, Responsibilities and Organizational Manual.
10.1.5. MCBQORD 1730.1E – Religious Ministries, Chaplains and Assigned Enlisted
Personnel.
11. Non-Disclosure Agreements
11.1. All Contractor personnel receiving access to Government data or data from another
Contractor through this effort must provide a signed non-disclosure statement prior to start of work. This statement shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer with a copy to the Technical
Point of Contact (TPOC). All non-disclosure agreements shall be signed by all Contractor personnel involved in this effort and returned within five (5) business days after receipt of award.
12. Working on a Government Installation
12.1. The Contractor shall have identification badge, which identifies, by photograph, the individual as a contractor. This badge shall be presented for examination upon request from the
Contracting Officer, TPOC, QA Personnel, Military Police, or any other Government official with a need to see the badge.
12.2. The Contractor shall be subject to all traffic, security, and registration regulations for personnel and vehicles. Copies of current regulations may be obtained from the Contracting
Officer.
12.3. Contractor personnel shall ensure that when logged onto Government equipment that their profile shows them as Contractor personnel. Unless otherwise directed by the TPOC, all documents produced or revised by Contractors or developed through Contractor participation must be marked as “Contractor generated documents” or otherwise identified in a manner that discloses the Contractor’s participation.
13. Government Data
13.1. No data, materials, or other items created or provided expressly for this contract shall be used by the Contractor for any purpose other than the support and performance under this contract without the prior written permission of the Contracting Officer.
14. Authority of Government Personnel
14.1. The Contracting Officer is the only person who can legally modify a resulting contract or obligate the Government for expenditure of funds. Costs shall not be incurred by recipients of the solicitation in anticipation of receiving direct reimbursement from the Government.
14.2. Only the Contracting Officer has the authority to authorize deviation from the terms and conditions of any resulting contract, including deviations from specifications and requirements.
In the event the Contractor does deviate, without written approval of the Contracting Officer, such deviations shall be at the risk of, and any cost related thereto, shall be borne by the
Contractor. Any matter concerning a change to the scope, prices/costs, terms, or conditions of this contract shall be referred to the Contracting Officer.
**Recommendations are based on that the Catholic Priest is limited in units of service and the
Catholic Congregation is his priority.
15. Performance Requirement Summary
15.1. Services provided by the contractor will be measured as follows:
Deliverable Performance Standard Acceptable Quality
Levels
Surveillance Method
Mass
Services
Services conducted timely and in accordance to Catholic
Faith principles
Meeting Mass schedules for MCBQ
Chapel and OCS.
100% completion of Mass
Ceremonies
Schedule.
Chaplain’s Office observations
Input from congregation
Not exceeding quantities stipulated under the PWS for each contract period
Services conducted timely and in accordance to Catholic
Faith principles and
95% customer satisfaction for
Ceremonies , Associated
Chaplain’s Office observations
Input from
Other
Catholic
Services
AMS
Adherence to defined quantities
Catholic Services, Sacramental
Preparation
Sessions and Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults congregation (e.g.
surveys)
Not exceeding quantities stipulated under the
PWS for each contract period
Pastoral
Counseling
Services
Services conducted timely and in accordance to Catholic
Faith principles
Services delivered to meet congregation’s needs based on congregation size.
95% customer satisfaction for
Pastoral
Counseling
Services provided to the congregation.
Chaplain’s Office observations
Input from congregation (e.g.
surveys)
Program
Management Development, completion and delivery of service performance calendar
Meeting attendance
Proper contract handling
Adherence to contract terms
Proper conduct
Monthly Status Report
Timely completion and submission of the Monthly Status
Report
100% adherence to contract terms
100% coordination with the
Contracting
Officer
Representative
Chaplain’s Office observations.
Inquiries to parishioners and
Government staff benefiting from the services.
Completion of
After Action
Monthly Status
Report
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